China's Economy Grows by 5% Year-on-Year

中国经济同比增长5%

In 2024, China’s GDP grew by 5% year-on-year, reaching a total of 13.49 trillion yuan.
2024年，中国经济实现了5%的同比增长，国内生产总值达到1349084亿元。

The primary sector grew by 3.5%, the secondary sector by 5.3%, and the tertiary sector by 5.0%.
第一产业增长3.5%，第二产业增长5.3%，第三产业增长5.0%。

Government stimulus policies boosted economic confidence and helped the economy recover.
政府通过刺激政策提振了经济信心，推动了整体回升。

The grain output increased by 1.6%, and industrial production, along with high-tech manufacturing, performed strongly.
粮食产量同比增长1.6%，而工业生产和高技术制造业的增长也表现强劲。

However, despite steady economic growth, the birth rate dropped to 9.54 million, and the natural population growth rate turned negative.
尽管经济稳步增长，但出生人口却下降至954万人，人口自然增长率为负。

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2, Backward-Compatible with Old Games

任天堂发布Switch 2，兼容旧版游戏

On January 16, 2024, Nintendo released the first introduction video of the Switch 2, showcasing its design details.
2024年1月16日，任天堂发布了Switch 2的首个介绍视频，展示了该游戏机的设计细节。

Notably, the Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with existing Switch games, offering more options for users.
值得一提的是，Switch 2将支持向下兼容现有的Switch游戏，这为用户带来更多的选择。

The company plans to provide further details about the Switch 2 at a special direct event on April 2.
官方计划在4月2日的专场直面会上，进一步公布Switch 2的详细信息。

The release of the new console sparked enthusiastic discussions among players, who are excited about its potential innovations.
新款游戏机的发布引起了玩家的热烈讨论，期待其更多的创新功能。

This launch marks Nintendo’s continued leadership in the handheld gaming market.
此次发布标志着任天堂继续引领掌机游戏市场的步伐。

Alipay Responds to Major Bug, Will Not Pursue Payment from Users

支付宝回应重大bug事件，不会向用户追款

On January 16, 2024, Alipay experienced a major bug, resulting in a 20% discount for some users during transactions.
2024年1月16日，支付宝发生了一个重大bug，导致部分用户享受到了20%的支付折扣。

This incident sparked widespread attention, with many concerned about potential refunds.
此事件引起了广泛关注，许多人担心会导致退款问题。

Alipay officially responded in the early hours of January 17, explaining that the issue was caused by an internal marketing template error and confirming that it would not pursue payment from users.
支付宝官方在次日凌晨回应称，事件源于营销模板设置错误，明确表示不会向用户追款。

They also warned users to be cautious of any fraudulent messages claiming to recover funds.
支付宝还提醒用户避免受骗，警惕任何关于资金追回的虚假信息。

This incident was classified as a P0-level failure, the highest level of fault in internet companies, and Alipay vowed to improve its system to prevent future risks.
此次事件被视为P0级事故，支付宝表示会加强系统改进，避免类似问题再次发生。

Chinese Citizens Missing at the Thai-Myanmar Border, Police Launch Rescue Operation

泰缅边境中国公民失联，警方展开解救行动

Recently, multiple Chinese citizens went missing at the Thai-Myanmar border, prompting police to quickly initiate a rescue operation.
近期，泰缅边境发生多起中国公民失联案件，公安机关迅速展开解救工作。

Investigations revealed that the victims were lured abroad by false job advertisements and were eventually trafficked into telecom fraud operations.
调查显示，受害者被虚假招聘信息诱骗至境外后失联，并被贩卖至电信诈骗窝点。

The police have successfully rescued several individuals, including an actress, from the situation.
警方成功解救了多名被困人员，其中包括一位演员。

The Ministry of Public Security has collaborated with Thai police to combat cross-border human trafficking and ensure that all suspects face legal consequences.
公安部已联手中泰警方打击跨境人口贩运犯罪，确保所有嫌疑人受到法律制裁。

The police also reminded the public to be cautious of overseas high-salary job scams to avoid falling victim to similar situations.
警方提醒公众对境外高薪诱惑保持警惕，以避免上当受骗。

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中国经济同比增长5% | 支付宝回应重大bug事件，不会向用户追款